If possible, can you explain which parts of my post resonated with you most and how you would have put it in your own words? I'm trying to understand how I should communicate these sort of issues to other people.
Like you, I've put it into words many times with my family. I have my cool friends, but they're turned off and intimidated by intellectual conversations and they don't have anything useful to contribute anyway. On the other hand, my geeky friends consider some of my interests superficial.
In my dream world, I'd have friends I could go lift weights with, have a BBQ, get dressed up, go clubbing, and talk continuation/passing style and credit default swaps while we do it.
I don't think you should communicate these issues to other people. Which group wouldn't be offended? It certainly won't help anything.
> I don't think you should communicate these issues to other people. Which group wouldn't be offended? It certainly won't help anything.
To an extent I can agree, but I think the internet is great for discussions like these. I'm not particularly afraid of offending strangers, especially if I've put in a lot of effort to avoid it, but the feedback is great in helping me understand how people might react in the real world.
